Chapter 277: Unparalleled Arrival

Early in the morning, outside Suzhou City, Chu Feng and his companions walked out of the city. If the Golden Condor King were to transform there, displaying its seventy-to-eighty-meter-long body and soaring into the sky, it would surely cause panic.

Brilliant morning glow burst forth with the breath of life. Outside the city, primeval mountains rose one after another, adjacent to Suzhou City, with the continuous cries of apes and roars of tigers echoing through them.

They did not set off immediately. Instead, they walked leisurely, facing the fiery red sun, enjoying the fresh air, and practicing their respective breathing techniques. The Northeast Tiger was overjoyed; its bones crackled within its body. For it, breathing techniques were incredibly important. Breaking free from six shackles and then supplementing that with the Xingyi breathing technique made it feel as if it were undergoing a complete transformation. It could sense its internal changes, its blood energy becoming more vibrant. Creatures without breathing techniques were indeed different from those powerful beings who possessed them.

"A tiger that knows martial arts is unstoppable!" it roared, completing its breathing technique, and finally, practicing a round of Xingyi Tiger Form Fist.

The Black Ox possessed two methods, first practicing the Great Thunderclap Breathing Technique, then the Xingyi Breathing Technique. It also felt its physical constitution improving.

Only the Yellow Ox and Chu Feng had mastered three methods. Among these, the method passed down by the Yellow Ox was complete and supreme, yielding the most astonishing results. It could be said that Chu Feng's current achievements were inseparable from this method!

Beside them, the old donkey looked on enviously. This cowardly creature had not yet gained Chu Feng's complete trust and hadn't received any breathing techniques. It could only practice the Horse Form, one of the Twelve True Forms of Xingyi, which Chu Feng had taught it. "Pegasus Meteor Fist!" the old donkey cried out. Its routine unfolded, powerful and impressive. It soared into the air, its posture and demeanor truly astonishing.

The Golden Condor King was speechless. Seeing this cowardly old donkey always gave it a headache. However, it wasn't idle either and practiced a round of Xingyi Eagle Form.

They ambled along leisurely, in no hurry to travel. Each stretched their limbs, practiced their forms, and circulated their breathing techniques, intending to set off after moving a good distance away from Suzhou City.

Suddenly, Chu Feng's hair stood on end. He let out a low roar, his body radiating light like a brilliant sun rising from the sea, spewing forth flecks of golden light. He was defending and dodging, but it was too late; he had been attacked.

A terrifyingly sharp large claw suddenly extended from the void, raking across his back and drawing a large amount of blood. Chu Feng was wounded. It was so sudden and horrific that it surpassed the reactions of the kings present.

That claw was as large as a winnowing basket. Any other king would have been torn in half and shredded into pieces. The terrifying energy it emitted was astonishingly powerful and unbelievably sharp. Under this single strike, the entire forest trembled as if struck by a major earthquake.

Chu Feng shifted his body. His clothes were tattered. It was known that his personal undergarments were made from processed king-beast hide to prevent his clothes from being constantly damaged during battle. But now, that beast-hide vest was shattered, and several terrifying, gash-like grooves appeared on his back, bloody and bone-deep, truly shocking. At the crucial moment, it was his own tough physique, extraordinary and like an indestructible Vajra, that blocked the sharp claw, saving him from being torn apart.

Chu Feng's body erupted with an even more dazzling light. A large golden bell appeared outside his body, with dragon, tiger, bear, and eagle forms emerging together, revolving around him and etched onto the bell's surface. This was the Golden Bell Shield, an indestructible golden body!

This was an ultimate profound truth that Chu Feng had comprehended after mastering Xingyi boxing, a very powerful body-protection technique. When the large claw in the void descended a second time, it struck the golden bell, causing it to vibrate violently and ring with a deep resonance, but it failed to injure Chu Feng. It must be said that the profound truths of Xingyi were mysterious; this golden bell, formed from energy, seemed real, its metallic vibrations shaking the forest.

"Kill!" Chu Feng's eyes burned like torches, and his entire body radiated an ocean of blood energy, unleashing peerless power to strike down this mysterious creature.

"Meow!" A piercing, soul-shaking cry, carrying a mental attack, emanated as a large, muscular cat suddenly appeared from the void, blood clinging to its large claws. Chu Feng had forced it to reveal its true form.

"The Nine-Lives Cat King!" With just one glance, Chu Feng guessed its identity and origin: it was the Nine-Lives Cat King, a close ally of the Peacock King. Only such a peerless master could have injured him. He had long heard that the Nine-Lives Cat King possessed unique techniques and was unparalleled in stealth and concealment. Seeing it today, its reputation was well-deserved; even he had almost suffered a fatal blow. He was alerted: there were always some beings in this world who possessed unique methods, and they should not be underestimated. Even though he now possessed extraordinary strength, capable of slaying creatures that had broken free from six shackles, he could not afford to be careless.

In fact, the Nine-Lives Cat King was even more surprised than Chu Feng. This was a meticulously planned, sure-kill strike, yet it had failed. According to its plan, it was supposed to sever Chu Feng's neck and take his head.

"Ah... oww!" On the other side, the Northeast Tiger, the Black Ox, and others roared. They had also been ambushed simultaneously. At this moment, the usually unprincipled Northeast Tiger was uncharacteristically loyal, blocking the most dangerous attacks at the front and fending off the assailants. Of course, the stealth skills of these attackers were no match for the Nine-Lives Cat King; they had only moved after the Cat King had made its move, striking amidst the chaos.

"Damn it, this king is in excruciating pain, owooo..." the Northeast Tiger shrieked. Chu Feng was startled, thinking it was in dire peril, but when he glanced over, he was speechless.

The Northeast Tiger was bucking and leaping high, howling incessantly, because five or six terrifying bird feathers were stuck in its rear. These feathers were no ordinary things; each was several meters long, golden-yellow, and imbued with flames, embedded in the Northeast Tiger's backside as if it had been struck by swords.

"You son of a gun, Golden Crow King, you birdman! If you have the guts, come down and fight your Tiger Lord for three hundred rounds! What kind of skill is a sneak attack? Are you a female, staring at my backside? Get down here, I'll beat you to death!" The Northeast Tiger spewed obscenities. It was absolutely furious. In truth, anyone would be unbearable with several-meter-long, flaming feathers stuck in their backside.

The Black Ox also grimaced in pain, furious. "You've hurt your Ox Lord terribly, birdman! Come down here! Don't you love shooting feathers? I'll pluck you bald and make you run naked!" A feather was also impaled in its rear, and when touched, it produced a metallic resonance, indicating its extreme sharpness.

The Yellow Ox and the Donkey King, hiding at the back, had escaped unharmed. The Golden Condor King, standing further away, was also unscathed.

"Fools, do you truly think you are my match? If we were to fight, I would slaughter all of you!" From the sky, an entirely golden avian king said chillingly. Its only concern was Chu Feng, sensing his immense strength!

The Golden Crow King and the Nine-Lives Cat King had arrived. They were the Peacock King's most powerful allies and the leaders of the alien forces attacking the Fengchan land.

"Heh, you ambushed me. From now on, it's a fight to the death!" Chu Feng declared. He had long known that these two kings were traveling south to help the Peacock King eliminate him, but they hadn't encountered each other or made a move until their formal clash today.

The Nine-Lives Cat King spoke, "Quite interesting. Your strength and perceptiveness exceed my expectations. If it were that Siberian tiger who broke six shackles, it would already be dead." The large cat moved gracefully, pacing through the mountainous terrain, circling Chu Feng.

"Little kitty, how are you talking?" The Northeast Tiger glared, its demeanor changing. "No matter what, we do look quite alike. Why aren't you coming over to greet your elder brother from the same family? What nonsense are you spouting!"

"This cat is stronger than you," the Donkey King said, its cowardly nature showing. With two peerless masters attacking, its legs almost gave out, wishing it could just surrender. It shouted, "Golden Crow King, Cat King, we're all family. Let's talk things over, don't get truly angry."

"Go stand over there!" The Black Ox slapped it, driving the donkey away, feeling embarrassed.

The bell chimed softly, and the large bell around Chu Feng's body vibrated. His gaze was like a raging inferno, and his entire being shone brilliantly. After activating his breathing technique, the wounds on his back rapidly healed. After breaking the shackles on his heart, his life force was astonishing, and the ability he gained was regenerative healing, allowing him to restore his injured body in the shortest time possible. In just a moment, the wounds on his back vanished, completely healed.

This sight astonished the Nine-Lives Cat King and made it feel formidable. It was not an exaggeration to call it the world's foremost assassin, but now it felt pressured. This opponent's recovery ability was terrifying, no weaker than some of its own powers.

The Nine-Lives Cat King said, "The Extraterrestrial Civilization Research Institute found us and asked us to join forces to ambush you. We wanted to see how strong the foundation of this conglomerate truly was. It's a pity we never got to see it in the end." It directly exposed the deceased old man in the wheelchair from the Extraterrestrial Civilization Research Institute, attempting to instigate Chu Feng to cause more trouble for that conglomerate.

"Conglomerate's foundation?" Chu Feng was perceptive and sensed something.

"Yes, the major conglomerates knew about the coming changes in the world before anyone else, and there's a reason for that. You can carefully investigate and verify it. There's a saying that conglomerates will ultimately become invincible." The Nine-Lives Cat King smiled, not minding saying a few more words, tempting Chu Feng to investigate thoroughly, perhaps encountering some terrible setbacks.

"Never mind the rest, I'll deal with you first!" Chu Feng roared, charging forward and launching his attack.

The Nine-Lives Cat King's expression changed. Chu Feng's speed was too fast, now exceeding five times the speed of sound! The air exploded, and the mountain forest trembled. Swathes of trees and rocks disintegrated as he moved.

Accompanied by dragon roars and tiger growls, Chu Feng unleashed a supreme technique of Xingyi boxing, Dragon-Tiger Hegemony. He held nothing back from the start, aiming to kill the Cat King.

The Cat King roared, like a fierce tiger, causing all beasts to tremble and the forest to quake. It spewed silver ripples from its mouth, striking towards Chu Feng. *Clang, clang, clang...* The golden bell around Chu Feng's body boomed, struck by the silver ripples. The vibrations were incessant, protecting his body.

At the same time, his Dragon Form and Tiger Form boxing intertwined, depicting a real scene of dragon-tiger hegemony. A true dragon covered in dense scales and a black ancient fierce tiger appeared simultaneously, pouncing forward. The energy-formed dragon and tiger entangled, amplifying each other and unleashing even more powerful fluctuations.

"Meow!" The Nine-Lives Cat King was nimble and agile, quickly leaping away, not daring to meet the attack head-on. However, Dragon-Tiger Hegemony was terrifying, sweeping across the mountainous terrain, fierce and domineering, making it impossible for the opponent to completely evade. The Cat King attacked, but ultimately its body trembled, a trace of blood flowing from the corner of its mouth, as it rapidly retreated.

"Die!" Chu Feng roared, charging forward like a great sun traversing the sky. All the pores on his body were spewing faint golden light, and with a single leap, he covered two to three *li* (approx. 1-1.5 km).

"Indeed very strong!" the Nine-Lives Cat King murmured, then it vanished in a flash. When it reappeared, it was behind Chu Feng, striking forward with a claw, its cold light dazzling. It was elusive, as if it could traverse through space. This was an ability it gained when breaking the sixth shackle, allowing it to conceal itself within a certain range, making it incredibly difficult to detect.

Unfortunately, Chu Feng's defensive power was too astonishing. Having mastered Xingyi boxing, the golden bell around his body made him seem like an indestructible being, making it very difficult to harm his physical body.

The two exchanged blows rapidly, swift as lightning. Both excelled in agility and speed, and in just moments, they had clashed hundreds of times. Chu Feng and the Nine-Lives Cat King fought fiercely.

The Nine-Lives Cat King was extremely powerful, even ridiculously strong. If not for Chu Feng's indestructible body countering it, any other king would have long since been killed. That energy golden bell made Chu Feng seem impervious to all attacks, naturally countering the assassin-like Cat King.

The Cat King sighed lightly. Hundreds of moves had passed, and it still couldn't kill Chu Feng. This was the first time it had encountered such an opponent, one seemingly born to counter it. Its elusive concealment ability was useless; no matter where it appeared or how it attacked, it was difficult to penetrate that energy golden bell.

It turned and left, unwilling to delay further. If this continued, its opponent would be inherently undefeated, and it would be in danger.

"Trying to leave? Not so easy!" The next moment, Chu Feng's aura changed. He activated his breathing technique, unleashing the Ox Demon Fist and the Flood Dragon Demon Fist, blending them together into an unparalleled, fierce, and domineering attack. This was his current strongest offensive method, and the one he had practiced the longest! He stopped focusing on Xingyi boxing and directly switched to the mature fighting techniques he had mastered, intending to crush the Cat King.

On the other side, the Northeast Tiger also began to engage the Golden Crow King. With several feathers still impaled in its rear, twitching with every movement, it grimaced in pain, swearing continuously as it fought.

Not far away, the Black Ox, looking harmless, held its staff and quietly poured energy into it, preparing to launch a sudden strike to eliminate the Golden Crow King!